Places And Travel
The Forests That Are Actually One Single Organism
Pando appears to be a Utah forest, but it is one organism; see how it survives and how other giant organisms spread across vast landscapes.
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Queensland
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Queensland: Boreen Point, Yungaburra, Esk, Emerald, and Mount Isa, each built around one of the state's most impressive lakes.
The Best National Parks Near Las Vegas
Skip the slot machines for a day and reach five of America's most extreme landscapes, all within a few hours' drive of the Las Vegas Strip.
8 Towns in The Pacific Northwest With the Best Downtown Areas in 2025
The Pacific Northwest, with its mountains, rainforests, and glacial lakes, features stunning scenery and charming towns with dynamic downtowns.
The Oldest Amusement Park Rides Still Operating In America
The Oldest Amusement Park Rides Still Operating In America include an 1876 carousel and a 1920 coaster, hand-carved horses and wooden thrills you can ride.
2026's 9 Best Small Towns To Visit In Oregon
Explore nine of Oregon’s best small towns, from Cannon Beach and Newberg to Joseph and Ashland, with coastal views, wine, trails, and culture.
Where People Are Moving To In Colorado In 2026
The fastest-growing places in Colorado are not the ones you would name. Growth has slipped out of the cities and into the towns just beyond them.
This Quiet Washington Town Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
From the North Cascades to the Methow Valley, discover why Winthrop, WA is one of Washington's best destinations for nature lovers.
11 Most Welcoming Towns In California's Countryside
Gold Rush theaters, mural-painted downtowns, and volunteer-run museums give these 11 welcoming towns in California's countryside real staying power.
Why Some Forests Have No Undergrowth At All
Why Some Forests Have No Undergrowth At All comes down to shade, root competition, fallen needles, fire, and deer that eat new growth before it takes hold.
11 Most Overlooked Texas Towns For 2026
Visit overlooked Texas towns in 2026 for historic museums, old-growth forests, dramatic sand dunes, and memorable local stories.
6 Tick-Infested Areas on the Gulf Coast
6 Tick Infested Areas In Gulf Coast where lone star, Gulf Coast, and American dog ticks thrive in the marshes, prairies, and forests of five states.
The Petrified Forests Turned To Stone
Six US petrified forests, where ancient trees turned to stone, and what each site lets visitors see, collect, or leave behind.
11 Nicest Small Towns In Ohio
A nice town is an easy one to spend a day in. Meet 11 small Ohio towns, from Lake Erie beaches to Amish country, that make a slow afternoon effortless.
Which County Has The Most Cities Inside It?
Cook County, Illinois, contains 134 incorporated municipalities. See the ten US counties with the most cities inside them, and how they came to be.
7 Coziest Towns to Visit in the Great Lakes
If you are looking for a cozy place to spend some time in the Great Lakes in 2024, find seven of the best small towns for a fun and relaxing escape.
What Lives At The Bottom Of Crater Lake
Learn what lives beneath Crater Lake, from deep-water moss and hydrothermal bacteria to introduced fish and the threatened Mazama newt.
8 Off-The-Grid Iowa Towns To Visit In 2026
These off-the-grid towns defy expectations of what one can find in Iowa. Discover the state's most colorful towns which lie off the beaten path.
7 Old-Timey General Stores In South Carolina
Whole-hog barbecue, candy barrels, and a store running since before 1808: seven old-timey general stores still keep their counters open in South Carolina.
13 Prettiest Downtown Strips In Tennessee
A guide to 13 of Tennessee's prettiest downtown strips, with the shops, museums, courthouse squares, and annual festivals that anchor each one.
6 Best Towns Near Louisville For Retirees
Six towns within two hours of Louisville pair affordable homes with walkable history, river trails, and senior services built for Kentucky retirees.
The Largest Indoor Water Parks In The United States
The largest indoor water parks in the United States, ranked by enclosed square footage, with sizes, opening dates and current status.
Where People Are Moving To In Chesapeake Bay In 2026
Queen Anne's County grew 9.2 percent while Baltimore shrank. Where people are moving to on the Chesapeake Bay in 2026, with the county numbers behind it.
9 Ideal Florida Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Skip the resort crowds and give a long weekend to quiet Florida, from spring-fed rivers and mural-covered downtowns to the only public dry cave tour.
The State Parks With Old-Growth Forest
The State Parks With Old-Growth Forest protect ancient redwoods, hemlocks, and bald cypress that escaped the logging booms across the United States.
The Highest National Park In The United States
The Highest National Park In The United States is Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, averaging 10,082 feet across its alpine landscape.
Which State Has The Most Counties?
Learn why Texas has 254 counties, the most of any US state, and how history and geography shaped its enormous county map.
The National Parks Where You Can See The Northern Lights
The National Parks Where You Can See The Northern Lights span Alaska and the northern tier, from Gates of the Arctic to Glacier, Voyageurs, and Acadia.
10 Best Towns In Switzerland For Retirees
Ten of the best towns in Switzerland to retire in, all under 50,000 residents, with homes near or below the national median and medical care close by.
The Tallest Trees In The World
The Tallest Trees In The World, from Hyperion the 379-foot coast redwood to a Tibetan cypress, a Borneo meranti, a Sitka spruce, and a mountain ash.
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In Germany
2026's 10 Best Small Towns To Visit In Germany include Mittenwald, where violins have been made since the 1600s, and Cochem, which hides a Cold War bunker.
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Western Australia
5 Best Lakeside Towns in Western Australia, including Lake Grace, Lake Clifton, Albany, Dumbleyung, and the pink Hutt Lagoon at Port Gregory.
The Longest Railroad Tunnels In The United States
The Longest Railroad Tunnels In The United States, from the 7.8-mile Cascade Tunnel to the Flathead, Moffat, Hoosac, Snoqualmie, and Stampede.
The Highest County In The United States
Its lowest town sits nearly 2,000 feet below the county average. Meet the highest county in America, where 87% of the land tops 10,000 feet.
7 Most Affordable Towns to Retire on the Pacific Coast
Discover seven affordable Pacific Coast towns for retirees seeking beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant communities without breaking the bank.
10 Best Towns In Nevada For Retirees
Ten Nevada towns combine no state income tax with home values under the state average of $447,276, including Pahrump, Boulder City, Laughlin, and Elko.
Where People Are Moving To In The Ozarks In 2026
Where are people actually moving in the Ozarks in 2026? From booming Bentonville and Centerton to Missouri's Christian County and the lakes, per Census data.
8 Fairy-Tale Small Towns In New Mexico
Fairy tales might be fictional stories based on centuries’ old folklore, but these eight fairy-tale small towns in New Mexico are real places.
2026's 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In Northern California
Discover 11 undisturbed towns in Northern California, from Gold Rush settlements and redwood villages to mountain escapes, waterfalls, and coastal cliffs.
10 Ideal Illinois Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Ten ideal Illinois destinations for a 3-day weekend in 2026, from Galena's Main Street to the sandstone canyons around Makanda